Question

question 36 (1 point)
during his workout today, hassan wants to work all of his major muscle groups in the most safe and effective order. which of the following would you recommend?
a) he should perform exercises involving single joints as warm - ups before all other types of exercises.
b) he should perform single - joint exercises before exercises involving multiple joints.
c) he should work smaller muscle groups before larger muscle groups.
d) he should perform higher - intensity exercises before lower - intensity exercises.

Explanation:

• Option A: Warm - ups should involve dynamic movements that engage multiple joints and muscle groups, not just single - joint exercises.
• Option B: Multiple - joint exercises (compound exercises) are more functional and recruit more muscle fibers. Performing single - joint exercises before compound (multiple - joint) exercises is not the best approach as compound exercises should be done when the body is fresh.
• Option C: Larger muscle groups should be worked before smaller ones. Larger muscle groups (e.g., quadriceps, glutes) are more powerful and can handle heavier loads. Working smaller muscle groups (e.g., biceps) first can lead to fatigue that affects the performance of larger muscle group exercises.
• Option D: Higher - intensity exercises require more energy, focus, and proper form. Performing them before lower - intensity exercises ensures that the body has enough energy to perform the more demanding exercises with good form, reducing the risk of injury.

Answer:

D. He should perform higher - intensity exercises before lower - intensity exercises.